Youth Ministry: August 2017

The trail is like an impassioned preacher; each year bringing a different sermon. Even though it is usually a message exegeted in pain and blisters, it usually bears sweet fruit that stays with us all for years to come. Three years ago, the trail preached that each hiker has a character gift that only becomes […]

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Youth Ministry: October 2016

“I like how modern it looks.” “I like how much light comes in the room now.” “I love the colors.” On September 18, High Hopes and Fish Club celebrated not only a new year, but also our new space. In addition to some of our yearly kick off traditions, like a pizza party and a […]

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Youth Ministry: September 2016

There are no easy trails. You can look at a two-dimensional map and mark out a path that seems to minimize difficult hills and cliffs, but to reduce one risk can make you vulnerable to an unforeseen other. Both in life and on the Appalachian Trail, there is no way to assure yourself that challenges […]

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Youth Groups: Sept.18 Kick Off

Fish Club (Middle School) Fish Club is a youth group experience for the 6th, 7th, and 8th graders of Hope Church and their friends. Fish Club seeks to provide a close Christian community of friends for our middle school students, while forming relationships with adult sponsors in the church. A variety of programming is offered […]

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Youth Ministry: May 2016

It’s here! That effervescent and hope-filled time of year when the flowers bud, the orange-bellied robin makes his return, the buzz of honeybees tickle your ears, and you pull out your hiking boots from the back of the closet to make sure they still fit. Well, at least that is a spring ritual when you […]

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Hope Church News, February 2016

Catch up on the latest Hope Church News! In this issue: Season of Lent Witness to Reconciliation Living Hope Renovation Project Volunteer Opportunities USA/Mexico Border “Encuentro 2016” “Everybody Belongs, Everybody Serves” Workshop: Feb. 23

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Youth Ministry: November

$1100. This is what you all contributed to our High Hopes 50’s Drive In, last month. After the food costs, our High Schoolers netted about $500, which is enough to send almost two youth on a mission trip. Thank you so much for participating in the fun! Next up is our annual Fish Club Apple […]

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Order Your Apple Pies Today!

Fish Club will be making and selling delicious apple pies again this year! Order yours for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and all year! Orders are being taken now in the Gathering Area – the last Sunday to order is THIS Sunday, November 1! The cost is $12 per pie. They will be available the first week in […]

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